Fluorine (symbol F) is element number 9 of the periodic table and belongs to the “Halogen” category. Its atomic mass is about 18.998, and its phase under standard conditions is Gas. This element sits in period 2 and group 17 of the periodic table, and its electrons are arranged in shells of 2, 7. The short electron configuration of Fluorine is [He] 2s² 2p⁵. Known uses of Fluorine include Toothpaste, Refrigerants and Uranium production.
The electron configuration of Fluorine (F), with 9 electrons, is shown below. The last shell (shell 2) is highlighted:
Distribution of 9 electrons of Fluorine across shells K to L:
The halogens are the group 17 elements: highly reactive nonmetals that form salt compounds with metals.
The atomic number of Fluorine (F) is 9; that is, every atom of it has 9 protons.
The electron configuration of Fluorine (F) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁵; in short form it is [He] 2s² 2p⁵, and its last shell is 2s² 2p⁵.
The chemical symbol of Fluorine is F.
Fluorine is located in period 2 and group 17 and belongs to the “Halogen” category.
The atomic mass of Fluorine is about 18.998 (atomic mass units).
The phase of Fluorine under standard conditions is Gas.
Uses of Fluorine include Toothpaste, Refrigerants and Uranium production.
Fluorine was discovered by Henri Moissan in 1886.
Chlorine (Cl)Bromine (Br)Iodine (I)Astatine (At)Tennessine (Ts)
Chlorine (Cl)Bromine (Br)Iodine (I)Astatine (At)Tennessine (Ts)
